AboutSean Oriyano Expertise I can answer questions relating to viruses, worms, trojans, logic bombs and other types of malicious code. I can answer your questions relating to how such code spreads, how they work and how to prevent and remove such.
Experience I am a security specialist who instructs for the US Military and Federal Government as well as private organizations. I also consult and lecture frequently on the topic of Information Security.
Organizations BECCA, ISSA, Infraguard, EC Council
Education/Credentials CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator), SCNP/SCNS (Security Certified Network Professional/Specialist), Security , CEI (Certified EC Council Instructor).
Question I have tough about working in the computer area of fixing computer from viruses. What is that area called? About how much is a specialist in that area paid?
Also, in your opinion, what anti-virus and anti-spyware should someone with a powerful computer use ?
Answer Hi Nathan,
The area you are thinking about is called a number of things like Bench Tech, Field Tech or Depot Tech for starters. Basically you are looking at a standard computer technician job which doesn't tend to pay much, but it is a good launching point towards other things.
In my opinion there are several good antivirus programs, but the one I use is AVG personal from www.grisoft.com